Assignment:
Introduction to Music
Pick one theme from the following list. Look through the recommended Internet sources (you can extend list of sources easily). Make critical evaluation of given materials. Express your personal view of problem(s), wherever possible.
Your essay should be at minimum five (5) double-spaced, typed pages, or 1,500 words
1. Can orchestra play without conductor?
2. Why classical pianists don't improvise anymore?
3. What made Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' ballet an American favorite?
4. What is the major difference between classical ballet and modern dance?